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DUNEDIN MAYOR & CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE STANDS AGAINST OFFSHORE DRILLING
June 22, 2008 (Dunedin, FL) - The Mayor of Dunedin is upset with elected officials who are opening up discussion about offshore drilling. As a result, he is standing up for local beaches.
"The elected officials who represent the people here in Pinellas County have utterly failed on this issue," says a dismayed Mayor Bob Hackworth who is also a Democratic candidate hoping to represent Florida's 10th Congressional District. "We need leaders who will be honest about the energy crisis and invest in searching for alternative energy sources, instead of pandering because of $4 a gallon gasoline."
Mayor Hackworth refers to elected officials including Florida Governor Charlie Crist, State Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey), and Congressman Bill "CW" Young. Congressman Bill Young has long opposed offshore drilling, but last week, as a result of the misguided proposal of Presidential candidate, John McCain, Young announced that he is open to discussion even though he hasn't firmly decided to change his position.
"I have always opposed offshore drilling and don't see any reason to change that position now," Mayor Hackworth declares.
Pinellas County is economically dependent on tourism, which is a function of the beautiful white beaches. Just this year, the man known as Dr. Beach picked Dunedin's Caladesi Island as the No. 1 Beach in America.
"As the Mayor of Dunedin, I don't support opening up drilling," said Hackworth. "It could have devastating consequences, both economically and environmentally for the Gulf Beaches."
Supporters of our environment agree that offshore drilling has the potential for a disastrous outcome. The economists agree that offshore drilling will have no immediate impact on gas prices.
"As Mayor of Dunedin and an elected official with the obligation to protect Caladesi Island, I will be introducing a resolution to the City Commission opposing offshore drilling in Florida," Hackworth concludes. "If our elected officials won't protect our beaches, then I will ask the City of Dunedin to step in to try to do so."
To arrange an interview with candidate Bob Hackworth, please contact Cassie Bouldin by email at cassie@savvybuzz.com or by phone at 727-209-1745.
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